American design in the twentieth century : personality and performance
In this first study of American design covering the period from 1900 to 1997, Greg Votolato presents the intricate story of how design evolved as a profession and a leisure activity. He demonstrates that design in affluent American culture is as much about personalization of the material world as it is about the performance and appearance of manufactured goods. This is a valuable introduction to the subject for all people interested in design
Print Book, English, ©1998
Manchester University Press ; Distributed in the USA by St. Martin's Press, Manchester, New York, ©1998